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CFMOTO, a Chinese-based manufacturer of motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), utility task vehicles (UTVs), and other powersports products, launched the Ride app to enhance user experience through connected features. The app integrates with the T-Box (Telematics Box), an optional or standard hardware module on select models, enabling real-time data like as location tracking, ride statistics, geofencing, over-the-air updates, & notifications for vehicle status.
CFMOTO, a Chinese-based manufacturer of motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), utility task vehicles (UTVs), and other powersports products, launched the Ride app to enhance user experience through connected features. The app integrates with the T-Box (Telematics Box), an optional or standard hardware module on select models, enabling real-time data like as location tracking, ride statistics, geofencing, over-the-air updates, & notifications for vehicle status.


This was initially marketed as a free companion to T-Box-equipped vehicles; the app was positioned as a value-add for owners, with features like navigation projection onto vehicle dashboards & community services. The T-Box itself is sold as an accessory, with prices ranging from approximately $800 to $900 in the US market, €570 for European retrofit kits, and £166.66 plus VAT for UK installations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cfmoto.co.uk/cfmoto-t-box-the-smart-technology-evolving-your-riding-experience/|title=CFMOTO T-Box | Features, Benefits & Models with Connectivity|work=CFMOTO UK|access-date=2025-09-02}}</ref>
This was initially marketed as a free companion to T-Box-equipped vehicles; the app was positioned as a value-add for owners, with features like navigation projection onto vehicle dashboards & community services. The T-Box itself is sold as an accessory, with prices ranging from approximately $800 to $900 in the US market, €570 for European retrofit kits, and £166.66 plus VAT for UK installations.<ref>{{Cite web |title=CFMOTO T-Box |url=https://www.cfmoto.co.uk/cfmoto-t-box-the-smart-technology-evolving-your-riding-experience/ |access-date=2025-09-02 |work=CFMOTO UK}}</ref>


The T-Box hardware includes built-in 4G cellular connectivity, GPS positioning, GPRS mobile network access, & onboard sensors capable of comprehensive vehicle monitoring. The hardware comes standard on premium models like the 800MT Explore and can be retrofitted to many CFMoto motorcycles and ATVs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://smartcarz.org/archives/23656|title=Exploring CFMoto's Revolutionary T-Box Connectivity System|work=DriveTech News|access-date=2025-09-02}}</ref>
The T-Box hardware includes built-in 4G cellular connectivity, GPS positioning, GPRS mobile network access, & onboard sensors capable of comprehensive vehicle monitoring. The hardware comes standard on premium models like the 800MT Explore and can be retrofitted to many CFMoto motorcycles and ATVs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://smartcarz.org/archives/23656|title=Exploring CFMoto's Revolutionary T-Box Connectivity System|work=DriveTech News|access-date=2025-09-02}}</ref>
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===Subscription Structure===
===Subscription Structure===
The subscription model consists of two main tiers with regional price variations:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://motorider.lt/en/page/cfmoto-ride-app|title=CFMOTO RIDE | New subscription plans and features|work=Motorider.lt|access-date=2025-09-02}}</ref>
The subscription model consists of two main tiers with regional price variations:<ref>{{Cite web |title=CFMOTO RIDE |url=https://motorider.lt/en/page/cfmoto-ride-app |access-date=2025-09-02 |work=Motorider.lt}}</ref>


'''Standard Tier:''' $3.99 monthly, $9.99 quarterly, or $29.99 annually
'''Standard Tier:''' $3.99 monthly, $9.99 quarterly, or $29.99 annually